New Product Development Sourcing Manager
Hillenbrand
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Batavia • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
ERPPMP
About the role
- Develop and execute project sourcing strategies to support new product launches, capital investments, and process improvement initiatives
- Partner with engineering, operations, and plant leadership to define sourcing requirements for raw materials, components, and services
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and compliance with quality and safety standards
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term partnerships to drive cost savings and mitigate risk
- Partner with Strategic Category Managers to align new suppliers with global category strategies
- Work with Supplier Development team to successfully onboard new suppliers and ensure they meet Milacron expectations
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews
- Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, improve supplier innovation, and ensure on-time delivery
- Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and commodity pricing to develop proactive sourcing strategies
- Support plant operations by resolving supplier-related issues, managing escalations, and ensuring business continuity
- Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices aligned with corporate responsibility goals
- Provide leadership and mentorship to sourcing team members (if applicable)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
- Experience with global sourcing, supplier development, and risk mitigation
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with global stakeholders
- Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or similar) a plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Equal Employment Opportunity initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementsourcingsupply chain managementcontract managementsupplier relationship managementglobal sourcingsupplier developmentrisk mitigationsupply chain analyticsproject management
Soft skills
negotiationcommunicationcross-functional collaborationleadershipmentorshipproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityteamworkorganizational skills
Certifications
CPSMCPIMPMP